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Writing Children's Picture Books

WCWP-40261

Let the wild rumpus begin! Do you dream of imaginary lands and mythical creatures? Learn how to inspire a child's imagination by giving them the tools necessary to explore the world around them.

The well-written picture book entertains the child while developing their reading skills. In this course you'll learn about writing for children and you'll be asked to write and revise several picture book manuscripts. There will be an opportunity to read your work (in-class) and to discuss and critique the work of other students. We will discuss the needs of the illustrator, how to approach potential publishers and the adventure of the manuscript once it's been accepted for publication.

Quarters Offered: Fall, Spring | Online
Course Fee: $450
Prerequisite: None
 

Course Information

Online
3.00 units
$450.00

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This course applies to these programs

Creative Writing Children’s Book Illustration Children’s Book Writing

Course sessions

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Section ID:

193331

Class type:

Online Asynchronous.

This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.

Textbooks:

All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 9/27/2025
  • Early enrollment advised

Note:

This is an Online Asynchronous course. All instruction and course materials delivered and completed online between the published course start and end dates. You will have access to your course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed, if you enroll on or after the published start date. To login to your course, go to your MyExtension account, select My Courses, select this course and then click the link that appears under Online Provider.

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Instructor: Marcie Colleen

Marcie Colleen

Marcie Colleen teaches Writing Children's Picture Books for the Children's Book Writing and Children's Book Illustration certificate programs. 

Marcie Colleen is a nationally acclaimed children’s author. Her books include "The Super Happy Party Bears" chapter book series with Macmillan/Imprint, as well as her debut picture book "Love, Triangle" illustrated by Bob Shea and published by Balzer+Bray/HarperCollins and "Penguinaut!", illustrated by Emma Yarlett, to be published by Scholastic in October 2018. Colleen is a frequent presenter at conferences for the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), as well as an instructor for San Diego Writer’s Ink.


 
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